Roomba
Clean Base™ Automatic Dirt Disposal
Owner’s Guide
For Roomba ®i Series Robot Vacuums
Care and Maintenance
Care and Maintenance Instructions
To keep your dirt disposal running at peak performance, follow these are procedures:
Dock Part | Care Frequency | Replacement frequency |
Bags |
– |
Bags should be replaced when prompted by the LED indicator/app |
Charging Contacts IR Window |
Once every month |
– |
Blower Cover inside canister |
Once every month (remove debris from blower cover) |
– |
Note: iRobot manufactures various replacement parts and assemblies. If you think you need a replacement part, please contact iRobot Customer Care for more information.
Replacing the Bag
- Lift up on the canister lid to open.
- Pull up on the plastic card to remove the bag from the canister.
Note: This will seal the bag so dust and debris cannot escape.
- Discard the used bag.
- Install a new bag, sliding the plastic card into the guide rails.
- Press down on the lid making sure it is completely closed.
Note: To achieve optimal performance with your robot and automatic dirt disposal, clean and/or replace your robot’s filter as needed.
Cleaning the IR Window and Charging Contacts
Inspect the sensors and charging contacts to make sure they are clear of debris. Wipe with a clean, dry cloth. Note: Do not spray cleaning solution directly onto sensors or into sensor openings.
Removing Debris from Blower Cover
Inspect blower cover for any lint or debris built-up, and wipe with a clean dry cloth to remove.
Documents / Resources
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iRobot Roomba i Series Robot Vacuum Cleaner [pdf] Owner's Manual Roomba i Series, Robot Vacuums, Roomba i Series Robot Vacuums, Roomba i Series Robot Vacuum Cleaner, Vacuum Cleaner |